Let’s consider some hard facts in a simplified manner . An acre of land is 4000m² . Let’s assume an effective rooting depth of 20cm or 0.2m . The effective soil volume that affects crop production is 800m³ . If we put this soil in 10m³ tanks or 10 000…
Input suppliers are involved with extension and advisory services (EAS) programs in most countries and – like it or not – will continue to be involved as this is in their self-interest. I admit to some personal bias toward input supplier EAS, as I worked with my father who was…
Crop productivity in eastern Africa remains far lower than what it could be. Climate change and lack of investment have significant impacts, but seed systems are also majorly preventing farmers from growing to their full potential. Seed systems refer to the network of activities contributing to seed production and delivery…
Across the dry, sparsely populated lands that extend across large areas of northern Kenya, semi-nomadic herding communities – or pastoralists – have survived for centuries by grazing their cattle, sheep, goats, camels and donkeys over vast distances in perpetual rainfall-driven cycles. Pastoralism has always been challenging and in many ways,…
According to a new research report by Global Market Insights Inc., the global Liquid Fertilizers Market size is estimated to surpass USD 27 billion by 2027. Liquid fertilizers are the most technically advanced and newest products that provide nutrients to crops. Growing food security concerns are bolstering the demand for…
E-commerce of agricultural products are gaining significant traction recently due to easy accessibility. There are various products available on e-commerce websites from seeds to heavy machinery. The development of information technology is helping farmers in the growth of their agricultural business. The evolution of e-commerce platforms has reduced the costs…
Kirinyaga county farmers in Kenya are upbeat about the subsidized fertiliser as they turned up in large numbers to register for the purchase of the commodity. According to the county department of agriculture 17,000 farmers have already registered in the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) database with the number…
Agricultural inputs include improved seeds, fertilizers, crop protection chemicals, feed, energy, and equipment used in farm production. These inputs with the right application boost farm productivity and profitability. However, the availability of desired inputs and affordability of inputs are factors influencing the purchasing choices of smallholder farmers and the output…
This type of diarrhea is common in piglets between 10 days and two weeks of age. In addition to yellowish and watery feces, weak animals are observed, with delayed growth and higher mortality rates. In the clinical case of this image, since no intestinal gas was observed, bacterial enterocolitis was…